Programs
Sponsor A Senior
About the Program
Each year, more than 1,200 seniors in the North Thurston School District prepare to graduate and take their next steps into adulthood. For many students, this milestone is filled with excitement and pride — but for others, financial barriers make it difficult to fully participate in graduation traditions.
Nearly half of North Thurston seniors are enrolled in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, and more than 70 students are experiencing homelessness. For these students, the cost of graduation essentials can add stress during what should be a celebratory time.
Sponsor a Senior brings our community together to ensure every student can celebrate graduation with dignity, confidence, and support. Your sponsorship helps cover essential items and small but meaningful expenses, so students can focus on celebrating their accomplishments and looking ahead to their future.
Every gift counts
How You Can Help
Your support helps ensure every North Thurston senior can participate fully in graduation and celebrate this important milestone with confidence and dignity.
Every contribution—at any level—helps remove financial barriers and ensures graduation is a meaningful and inclusive experience for all students.
In 2024–2025, your support helped 83 seniors stand tall with their peers and experience a graduation day they’ll never forget.
